Supply Chain Management, BSB

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Program Description:

Every organization, whether public or private, produces goods and/or delivers services to customers and clients. Effective management of these production and service operations is critical to the success of an organization. Operations professionals manage and coordinate activities to balance the needs of the consumer with the resources of the firm. For many firms, these efforts increasingly extend beyond a single physical location and require coordination within a global pipeline of suppliers and contractors. This requires an effective and efficient flow of both materials and information among all parts of the supply chain, with the overall goal of satisfying the ultimate consumer.

Once considered a strictly behind-the-scenes activity, operations management is now being recognized as an important strategic tool for creating customer value and loyalty. Companies such as Wal-Mart, Coca-Cola, and Nike attribute much of their success to the efficient management of their global supply chains.

Supply chain management majors study concepts and strategies that enable organizations to be competitive in the world economy. They also study management tools and analytical techniques, such as forecasting, purchasing and logistics, inventory management, production scheduling, and quality manufacturing practices needed to achieve the goal of customer service.

Broadly speaking, the curriculum has three primary areas: (1) the study of basic problem solving and data analysis tools to assist the supply chain manager in making good decisions; (2) the study of the major concepts and strategies for managing people, materials, and production resources needed to deliver value to the customer; (3) the integration of the supply chain function into overall corporate strategy.

Program Admission Requirements:

Prospective Students

The Raj Soin College of Business also offers direct admission to their major program to first-year students who meet the following criteria:

• 3.25 High school Grade Point average
• 22 ACT score (or 1030 SAT score)

Current Wright State Students

All students intending to major in business will be admitted to the Raj Soin College of Business. Students must meet the following admission requirements to be admitted to a major program of study:

1. 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average
2. 30 semester credit hours earned

Returning Students

Students who return to Wright State after being absent for three or more semesters must reapply for admission and satisfy the same admission requirements listed above. Returning students will be required to complete the program requirements that are in effect at the time of their re-admission to the Raj Soin College of Business.

Transfer Students

Transfer students seeking admission to the Raj Soin College of Business must also satisfy the criteria for Wright State University students that are listed above. Acceptable transfer credit will satisfy any of the above requirements.

Program Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will be able to perform basic problem solving tasks using data analysis tools, major concepts and strategies for managing people, materials, and production resources.

2. Students will understand the integration of the supply functions into overall business or organizational strategy.

3. Students will be able to effectively manage production and service operations.

For additional information:

• Supply Chain Management, BSB
• Department of Information Systems and Supply Chain Management
• Raj Soin College of Business

Program Requirements:

I. Wright State Core: 39 Hours

ELEMENT ONE: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT TWO: 4 HOURS

Required

• MTH 2280 - Business Calculus Credit Hour(s): 4

• or

• EC 1050 - Elementary Mathematical Economic and Business Models and Methods Credit Hour(s): 4

ELEMENT THREE: 6 HOURS

ELEMENT FOUR: 3 HOURS

ELEMENT FIVE: 6 HOURS

REQUIRED:

• EC 2040 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3 or
• EC 2050 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3

REQUIRED:

• FIN 2050 - Personal Financial Decision Making Credit Hour(s): 3

ELEMENT SIX: 8 HOURS

ADDITIONAL CORE COURSES: 6 HOURS

Required: Select either

• EC 2040 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3 or
• EC 2050 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hour(s): 3 not taken for Element Five

II. Business Core Requirements: 42 Hours

COURSES THAT MAY BE TAKEN PRIOR TO ADMISSION TO RSCOB:

• ACC 2010 - Accounting Principles I Credit Hour(s): 3
• ACC 2020 - Accounting Principles II Credit Hour(s): 3
• MS 2040 - Introduction to Business Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3
• MS 2050 - Quantitative Business Modeling Credit Hour(s): 3
• MKT 2500 - Principles of Marketing Credit Hour(s): 3
• FIN 2210 - Financial Management I Credit Hour(s): 3

COURSES THAT REQUIRE ADMISSION TO RSCOB:

• ENG 3000 - Business Writing Credit Hour(s): 3
• EC 3010 - Economics of Global Money Markets Credit Hour(s): 3
• LAW 3000 - Legal Environment of Business Credit Hour(s): 3
• MGT 3100 - Management and Organizational Behavior Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIS 3000 - Fundamentals of Information Systems Credit Hour(s): 3
• SCM 3070 - Operations and Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• MGT 3110 - Business Ethics and Leadership Development Credit Hour(s): 3
• MGT 4990 - Strategy: Domestic & International Perspectives Credit Hour(s): 3

III. Supply Chain Management Major Requirements: 24 Hours

• SCM 3200 - Basics of Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• SCM 3300 - Quality and Process Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• SCM 3330 - Planning for Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• SCM 3340 - Global Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• SCM 4250 - Supply Chain Information Management Credit Hour(s): 3
• SCM 4600 - Supply Management Credit Hour(s): 3 *
• SCM 4950 - Project in Supply Chain Management Credit Hour(s): 3

REQUIRED: 3 HOURS

Select one from the following list of courses

• ACC 3230 - Management Accounting Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIS 3810 - Introduction to Business Data Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIS 3820 - Data Mining for Business Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIS 4300 - Business Analytics Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIS 4600 - Geographic Information Systems for Business Credit Hour(s): 3
• MIS 4700 - Data Science for Business Applications Credit Hour(s): 3

NOTE(S):

* Integrated Writing

IV. Electives: 15 Hours

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.

• Supply Chain Management (GPS)